# Smile Todo vs Study Bud

The clearest difference is rating: Smile Todo at 4.9 against Study Bud's 3.7. Smile Todo also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). Study Bud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smile Todo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Study Bud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smile Todo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smile Todo has 19K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smile Todo | Study Bud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smile-todo-time-management/id1551532207/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-bud-studying-made-fun/id1565302036/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 87.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [EMMO Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507868195) | [Gautam Prothia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502176333) |

## What reviewers say

### Smile Todo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smile-todo-time-management/id1551532207)

This app helps you build self-discipline and concentration through a minimalist daily task list. Track your habits, earn smiley faces for completing goals, and review your progress with a cute tracker.

**Highlights:** Minimalist daily task list, Habit tracking with swipe gestures, Smiley face reward system, Cute tracker for saving/sharing progress, Clock log for schedule review, Subscription for premium features

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 微笑Todo Pro（一年） | $3.99 | per year |
| SmileTodo Pro (forever) | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with organization and productivity
- 💗 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🎨 Customizable colors and themes
- ⭐️ Motivating and rewarding to complete tasks
- 🔔 Helpful reminders and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for full access
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🌐 Some translations/instructions not in English
- 📁 Inability to reorder or edit tasks once created
- 📊 Lack of syncing between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not functioning properly
- Tasks added show up on previous days
- Habit tracking not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to reorder tasks
- Improve syncing between devices
- Provide more language options
- Allow tasks to carry over to next day if not completed
- Add option to group tasks into categories


### Study Bud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-bud-studying-made-fun/id1565302036)

This app helps combat procrastination by providing a customizable virtual study companion. Set study timers and enjoy motivational animations and quotes to stay focused and productive.

**Highlights:** Customizable study buddy character, Timed study sessions, Motivational animations, Inspiring quotes, Procrastination reduction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smile Todo free?

Smile Todo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Study Bud free?

Study Bud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smile Todo or Study Bud?

Smile Todo is rated higher. Smile Todo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Study Bud averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Smile Todo or Study Bud have ads?

Neither Smile Todo nor Study Bud shows ads.

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